Barcelona - All aglow as the holiday season is in full swing!
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Barcelona - The dynamic boulevard of La Rambla . It is
lined with tress, bird and flower stalls, restaurants, hotels and shops. |
Barcelona - The city is an architectural feast! |
Barcelona - Many of the best modernist buildings are in l'Eixample.
Here are Casa Amatller (Josep Puig i Cadafalch) and Casa Batlo (Antoni
Gaudi). |
Barcelona - Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia. Construction began in
1882 and it continues today. |
Barcelona - La Sagrada Familia. We climbed the narrow staircases
up the spires. Views are super. |
Barcelona - View of ongoing Construction of La Sagrada Familia.
Current estimates place completion in 2082. |
Barcelona - La Sagrada Familia. There are 8 towers with 10 more
to come. The 18 represent the 12 Apostles, 4 Evangelists, mother
of God and the tallest tower for her son. |
Barcelona - La Sagrada Familia. The Northwest Passion Facade. |
Barcelona - Behind the counter at Dunkins! Style. |
Figueres - Teatre-Museu Dali. Salvatore Dali converted this 19th
century theater. It houses his strangest creations! |
Figueres - Teatre-Museu Dali. The courtyard contains an old cadillac
with seaweed strewn people in the back. Opera music is played upon
insertion of a coin. |
Figures - Dali Theater. Main stage area.
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Figueres - Dali Theater. These golden figures are in each
window. |
Barcelona - Rooftop of Gaudi's modernist apartment building,
La Pedrera. |